Primary Industries (Excise) Levies 2023

# Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Bill 2023 ## What it does This bill sets up a formal system for collecting levies (small taxes) on agricultural products and farm-related goods. It replaces older levy arrangements and clarifies exactly which farmers, producers and businesses have to pay these charges, and when they can be exempted. ## Why it matters These levies fund industry research, marketing and animal/plant health programs that benefit farmers and the broader food sector. Without clear rules about who pays what, there'd be confusion and unfair treatment across the industry. ## Key details - **Three main categories get charged**: primary industry products (like grain or livestock), goods used to maintain animals or plants (like feed or chemicals), and nursery products. Different levy rates apply to each. - **Exemptions are built in**: the bill spells out who doesn't have to pay—for example, you can't charge levies on products owned by state governments, and certain small-scale producers may be excluded depending on regulations. - **Industry bodies get a say**: nominated farm and industry groups have a formal role in how levies are set and managed, so farmers aren't just paying without input.

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